Price Estimator at ARETUM - McLean, United States

Job Description

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront

Job Summary

Prepares accurate cost estimates and pricing models for government contracts by analyzing RFPs, labor categories, indirect rates, and compliance requirements. Collaborates with business development, finance, and program teams to ensure competitive, compliant, and well-documented proposals.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Develops, analyzes, evaluates, coordinates, prepares, and supports cost proposals to government and commercial customers.
Ensure department compliance and provide interpretation of RFP requirements.
Interact with personnel and management at all levels; interface and coordinate with other business management personnel on a daily basis.
Prepare and present pricing delegations to leadership.
Presents cost estimates to internal teams, customers, and government audit agencies.
Ensures adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data, and company policies and procedures regarding Price Estimating.
Supports audit requests, fact-finding, and negotiations.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
3–7+ years of experience in pricing, estimating, or cost analysis for IT services
Develop detailed cost and price estimates, including labor, ODCs, subcontractor costs, and indirect rates
Build and maintain pricing models for FFP, T&M/LH, BPA, IDIQ, and task order proposals
Translate RFP requirements, SOWs, and staffing plans into compliant pricing structures
Collaborate with Technical, Business Development, Capture, Contracts, and Finance teams to validate assumptions and staffing approaches
Analyze historical cost data, market benchmarks, and salary surveys to support labor rate development
Support Price-to-Win (PTW) strategies by balancing competitiveness with margin objectives
Prepare pricing narratives, cost volume inputs, and supporting documentation for proposals
Review and validate subcontractor pricing, ensuring consistency with prime pricing assumptions
Conduct cost realism and sensitivity analyses as required
Ensure pricing compliance with internal policies and applicable customer or regulatory requirements
Support proposal reviews and respond to pricing-related clarification questions
Understanding of IT labor categories (e.g., developers, engineers, architects, cybersecurity, cloud, DevOps, PMO) • Experience pricing FFP and T&M contracts
Advanced Excel skills (cost models, formulas, lookups, scenario analysis)
Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet tight proposal deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills:

Experience in government contracting (DoD, civilian, or state/local)
Familiarity with indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A)
Experience supporting IDIQs, GWACs, and task order pricing
Knowledge of pricing compliance standards (e.g., FAR, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data concepts)
Experience working with subcontractors and teaming partners
Exposure to pricing tools or systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, ProPricer, custom pricing tools)

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position does not offer sponsorship.